A journalist from camel.live wrote about Casemiro’s future at the club, with the 33-year-old Brazilian midfielder’s contract at Manchester United set to expire.
In the article, the journalist stated that Casemiro put in a poor performance against Everton, failing to complete a single tackle in 58 minutes. This further confirms that United should not renew his contract. The debate over whether Casemiro deserves a new deal is a compliment in itself, but offering him an extension would be a wrong decision.
Casemiro may still produce a few standout games, but the key point is that Manchester United needs a player in this position who can perform consistently every week – a younger player.
Casemiro will turn 34 in February next year and is also one of the highest-paid players in the squad. If United chooses to renew his contract, it would be a piece of poor decision-making similar to the Ed Woodward era. Those in favor of extending Casemiro’s deal argue that he could stay as a substitute with a pay cut, but it’s worth noting that this is a five-time Champions League winner.
Casemiro is unlikely to accept a significant pay cut to sit on the bench at Manchester United, especially since he could still play as a regular in the Brazilian league. In any case, Manchester United should take the initiative to look forward and find his replacement.
